Is this a thing?


I'm not a religious person, I don't believe in some higher purpose. Any time I'm in a church for an actual service, it only serves as a reminder of how much I don't believe in any of it. 

I recently got news of someone's passing, someone I used to work with, she was one of the nicest people I've met - funny, warm and loyal. She made starting a new job easier, because she was so welcoming right off the bat. That's not to say she was the only one, 'most everyone welcomed me, but I spent a lot of time with her over the time I worked there and I considered her a friend. 

Her passing made me think about some decisions I've made this year, the decision to make the most of my free time, to do things I want to do, when I want to do them. Life's too short not to. 

I consider myself an introvert, I like - I enjoy - spending time by myself. There are times where I opt to stay in alone, over spending time with friends and that's not to say I don't enjoy spending time with friends, it's just not something I feel like I need to do, which I know a lot of people do. They need the company. They need to socialise. I don't.

Last year, however, it felt like I worked a lot and didn't do much else. I went to Edinburgh for a few days during the Fringe, but that's about the only thing that stands out, and that was fun. But I want more.

This year is already shaping up to be a more eventful year, not necessarily big events, but some events worth remembering and part of that might be down to the fact that, starting with New Year, I said that I wanted to make a year video again this year. To document the year that most of us turn 30. Consciously or subconsciously, I feel we're doing more to make that video happen. 

I've spent a lot of money in the past couple months, on London, on Copenhagen and on a new computer (or the parts for one). Money that my bank balance would suggest that I can't afford, but I'm making things happen. I'm shaping 2017 (and beyond) into what I want it to be and Linda's passing has only served to re-enforce the belief that it's the right thing to do.

Why put things off? I could be gone tomorrow. 


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I turn 30 in June and a lot has changed for me in the past 6 months or so; I've moved out of the house I lived in for 29 years. I started a new job, I got suspended and then reinstated at that job. I thought about leaving the job, but then came to the conclusion that that probably wasn't the best idea. Not yet, at least.

Over the next year or so, I want to do more things. In particular, I want to travel more.

I've had the idea in my head that I could travel on my own for a while now - I've been places myself before, and I don't mind it at all, in many cases, I almost prefer it. But the places I've been myself, or found myself alone have been places I'm already familiar with. I want to go on new adventures, see new places and generally explore new things. I'll be more than happy if people want to join, but I don't want to put things off, in the hopes that I won't have to go it alone. I want to set a plan, and if people want to jump on board, great. If they don't? - It'll be a solo adventure.

The travels won't start until later in the year, as I have some things that need to be paid for before then, but the goal (for now) is to get started in September/October.

Going back to why leaving my job probably isn't the best idea, yet - the way my shift pattern works, I get a week off every month. I wouldn't get that anywhere else I went. The aim is to take advantage of the rota and travel in those weeks off - not every single week, of course, but knowing that I have time each month where I could pick up and go. Not having to wait until I can book in holidays or having to swap shifts to get enough days. That time is my time, and I need to start making use of it.

I'm not sure what this is, yet. I don't know what I'll be posting here or how often I'll be posting here. But here it is. The beginning of... Something.
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